Prince Harry has arrived in the United Kingdom to begin the next stage of his long-running legal battle against Associated Newspapers, the publishers of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, and Mail Online.
The Duke of Sussex touched down in London on Monday, January 19, traveling from his home in Montecito, California, ahead of a trial expected to last nine weeks. “He is feeling confident and ready,” a spokesperson for Harry told international media.
Harry is suing the media group over allegations of illegal information gathering, including claims of phone hacking, a case that also involves high-profile figures such as Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley, and Sadie Frost, Jude Law’s ex-wife. Associated Newspapers has strongly denied the allegations.
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A source familiar with the case described the trial as the culmination of years of litigation. “He sees it as an injustice that needs to be righted,” the source said. “People often don’t have the means to stand up to the might of the British tabloid media. But he has the ability, will, and strength of character to take them on.”
Harry, 41, is scheduled to appear in court on several days throughout the trial and is expected to be the first witness to take the stand on Thursday, January 22.
While in London, Harry is unlikely to meet his father, King Charles, who is in Scotland attending public engagements following the holidays. The last time father and son met in person was September 2025 at Clarence House during a visit tied to Harry’s charitable work.
The Duke’s return to the U.K. also comes amid reports that his state-funded security may be reinstated for future visits. Harry and Meghan Markle lost this protection when they stepped back from royal duties in 2020. The Mail on Sunday reported on January 3 that a review concluded Harry meets the criteria for the security to be restored, with an official announcement expected soon.
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